If you miss out clearing KVPY in class 11, or if you want to improve your rank, you can attempt KVPY (SX) in class 12, and if required, you can again apply for KVPY (SB) in 1st year of your basic science (B.Sc./B.Stat/ B.S./ B.Maths) course.

Importance and Benefits of KVPY Exam :

The badge of being a KVPY Scholar is a prestigious one and it provides direct admission to top institutes like IISc and the various IISERs. You can also get admission into IIIT-Hyderabad, which is considered as one of the best institute for computer science.

After clearing KVPY, you will receive scholarship (monthly and yearly) during your basic science course (3 year or 5 Year integrated course). The details of exact scholarship amount is given below in next section.

If you are an IIT aspirant, the KVPY exam is a good opportunity to test your concepts understanding and application of logic, which is required to clear JEE Advanced. NEET (Medical) aspirants can test their PCB concepts through KVPY exam.

You will have less pressure of class 12 board or JEE/NEET preparation. You will know that you are already qualified to study in top Indian institutes.

KVPY is a tough exam (difficult than JEE Main). Being called as a KVPY fellow (scholar) speaks volume of your ability and hardwork.

A KVPY scholar is allowed free entry to all National libraries in the country! You will be able to attend all science camps.

Having qualified and attending interview at such a young age is going to help you in future, irrespective of whether you are selected for KVPY fellowship or not.

Monetary Benefits of KVPY

If you clear KVPY, you will receive scholarship from 1st year onwards of your graduation. The KVPY scholars receive Rs. 5000 monthly scholarship from 1st to 3rd year of B.Sc/ B.Stat/ B.S./ B.Maths/ Integrated M.S./M.Sc and an annual contingency grant of Rs.20,000. After three years the scholarship is enhanced to Rs.7,000 per month during M.Sc/ 4th & 5th year of Integrated M.S./M.Sc and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 28,000.